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COURSES
Biology (Biol)
10. Life Science (3)
Not open to students with credit in BioSc 1A, Bot 1 or Zool 1. Principles
of biology related to the cell, maintenance, and relation of living organisms,
heredity and elementary processes of evolution, and basic principles of
ecology. General Education BREADTH, Division 2. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
15. An Ecological Approach to Life Science (5)
Concurrent enrollment in Geol 15, N Sci 15, S Sci 15 required. Portion of
Man/Woman and the Natural Environment Cluster. An introduction to biological
concepts and investigational methods in the natural environment. Lecture,
lab, and fieldwork. See Man/Woman and the Natural Environment, Natural Science
Interdisciplinary Courses section. General Education BREADTH, Division 2.
(MNE program field trip fee, $300)
100. Nature Study (3)
Not allowable for credit for biological or physical science majors or minors.
Prerequisite: a college level biology course. Evaluation of natural science
programs at the elementary level; optional opportunities in developing K-9
environmental study material or designing environmental awareness topics
for adult groups; emphasis on life science programs dealing with the interaction
of man and the biosphere. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Biol 101)
110. Human Ecology (3)
The study of the relationships between humans and their environment, both
natural and man-made; emphasis on scientific understanding of root causes
of current environmental problems. General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
(Formerly Biol 105)
112W. The Scientific Paper (3)
No credit toward biological or physical science majors or minors permitted.
Prerequisite: Engl 1. An introduction to the preparation, structure, use,
and writing of the scientific research article; the meaning, logic, and
structure of the abstract, introduction (historical review), methods, results,
discussion, conclusion, and bibliographic citation. Meets the upper-division
writing skills requirement for graduation.(Formerly Biol 102W)
121. Electron Microscopy (4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Preparation and examination of biological
specimens. Basics of electron microscopy and interpretation of electron
micrographs. (1 lecture, 9 lab hours) (Formerly Biol 150)
172. Biological Methods and Techniques (3)
Open to credential candidates in the life science or physical science waiver
program; course meets the professional education requirement of 30 units
for the clear credential. Collection and preparation of biological materials
and specimens for instruction. Designing and conducting laboratory investigations.
Planning and directing field trips. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Biol
162)
189T. Topics in Biology (1-4; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected areas
in the field of biology. (Lecture and/or laboratory) (Formerly Biol 185T;
Micro 160T)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP
grading. (Formerly Bot 190, Ent 190, Micro 190, Phy 190, Zool 190)
Biological Science Core (BioSc)
1A-B. Introductory Biology (4-4)
Two-semester sequence required of all biology majors. Thematic introduction
to the unifying concepts of life science: chemical basis of life; cellular
processes; energy metabolism; genetics; evolution. BioSc 1Ais prerequisite
to BioSc 1B. BioSc 1A meets the criteria for General Education BREADTH,
Division 2. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
130. General Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B; Math 70 or equivalent recommended. Required
of all biology majors. The structure, function, organization, and regulation
of populations, communities, and ecosystems. The role of evolution in environmental
relationships. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
(Formerly Biol 140)
140A-B. Genetics and Cellular Biology (3-4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B and Chem 8 or 128A; Chem 150 or 155 recommended.
Two-semester sequence required of all biology majors. Fundamentals of inheritance
and cellular biology for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, including
an introduction to the underlying molecular mechanisms. BioSc 140A is prerequisite
to BioSc 140B. (A: 3 lecture hours; B: 3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly
Biol 130; Biol 135)
180. Evolution (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; BioSc 130, 140A-B.
Required of all biology majors. Evolutionary processes and patterns. Satisfies
the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Biology. (Formerly Biol 125)
Botany (Bot)
10. Plant Biology (3)
Not open to students with credit in BioSc 1B. Structure, function, and development
of plants. General Education BREADTH, Division 2. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
130. Plant Physiology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B; Chem 1A or 3A; or permission of instructor;
organic chemistry recommended. General metabolism and related processes.
(2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Bot 104)
131. Vascular Plants (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Morphology,
reproduction, and evolution of the major groups of vascular plants (both
living and extinct). Emphasis placed upon the seed plants. (2 lecture, 6
lab hours) (Formerly Bot 136)
132. Nonvascular Plants (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Comparative
structure and phylogeny of the fungi, algae, mosses, and liverworts. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Bot 135)
133. Plant Anatomy (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Structure and
development of flowering plants at the cellular and tissue levels. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours) (Formerly Bot 134)
137. Plant Growth and Development (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Processes involved
in plant growth with emphasis on the development of form in higher plants
and the experimental approach. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
142. Algology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Morphology,
cytology, ecology, physiology, economic importance, and cultivation of the
algae. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)*
144. Plant Taxonomy (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Principles of
plant classification; local flora. (1 lecture, 9 lab or field hours)* (Formerly Bot 106)
Ecology (Ecol)
135. Marine Biology (3)
Prerequisite: a college biology course. Introduction to the marine environment
with emphasis on the biological aspects; systematics, ecology, and morphological
and physiological adaptations of marine organisms, especially intertidal
and shallow water forms; pollution; utilization of marine resources. (One
field trip required) (Formerly Biol 155)
151. Terrestrial Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. The interaction of organisms and communities with
the physical and biotic environment, with emphasis on the biotic communities
of Central California. (3 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
(Formerly Bot 107)
152. Aquatic Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. Physical-chemical features of inland waters as
related to their biology; community structure and function, ecological interactions,
adaptations, and identification of aquatic organisms. (3 lecture, 3 lab
or field hours)* (Formerly Biol 133)
162. Microbial Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 130 and Micro 140. Physiological ecology of microorganisms;
interactions of microorganisms with abiotic and biotic factors in the environment;
microbial habitats including soil, water, and organisms; techniques of microbial
ecology (field and laboratory). (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)*
(Formerly Micro 125)
171. Fisheries Biology and Management (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130; statistics strongly recommended. Ecology and management
of fisheries; techniques for studying fish populations; quantitative methods
for assessing fish stocks; environmental requirements and habitat improvement
methods; acquisition and application of information to obtain maximum benefit
from fishery resources. Inland fisheries emphasized. (2 lecture, 3 lab or
field hours)* (Formerly Zool 136)
172. Wildlife Biology and Management (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. Ecological theory and its use in the management
of wildlife resources. Field and laboratory exercises designed for the application
of techniques used in research and in making management decisions. (2 lecture,
6 lab or field hours)* (Formerly Zool 134)
(See also Bot, Micro, Zool courses.)
Genetics (Genet)
120. Introduction to Genetics (3)
Not open to biology majors and students with credit in BioSc 140A. Prerequisites:
BioSc 1A and 1B or equivalent. Principles of biological inheritance, including
gene structure, gene function, statistical methods, problem solving, and
human genetics. (Formerly Biol 120)
122. Fundamentals of Human Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: a college biology course. Intended primarily for students
in the health fields or biology. Meiosis, mitosis, chromosomes, and genes.
Mutations and familial diseases. Pedigrees, inbreeding, multiple genes,
sex determination, blood group alleles, linkage and mapping, twins, cytogenetic
and other diseases, genetic counseling. (Formerly Biol 122)
123. Heredity and Society (3)
Prerequisite: a college biology course. Principles of genetics and evolution
as they apply to human society, thought, experience, and affairs. Ethical,
social, political, and medical problems in relation to genetic engineering
and other techniques. (Formerly Biol 107)
171. Experimental Molecular Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B. The nature of genetic information, its mutation,
transfer, and recombination in cells. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly
Micro 189)
172. Developmental Biology (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B. Investigations concerning the variety of mechanisms
acting during the several stages of development of the living organism,
from gamete formation to morphological and biochemical differentiation of
organ systems; emphasis on differential genetic control. (Formerly Biol
160)
Microbiology (Micro)
20. Introductory Microbiology (4)
Not open to students with credit in Micro 140. Prerequisites: Chem 3A; Chem
3B or 8; plus a college course in the biological sciences. Introduction
to microbiology; principles and selected applications. (3 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
140. Microbiology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B; organic chemistry. Emphasis on prokaryotes
(bacteria); microbial physiology, genetics, ecology, classification, and
identification; applications of microbiology. Prerequisite to most upper-division
microbiology courses. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Micro 104)
161. Microbial Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140. Structure, function, energy metabolism, growth,
and regulatory mechanisms of microorganisms. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
171. Protozoology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 130, 140A-B. The biology of protozoan organisms. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Zool 115)
172. Medical Mycology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140; PhyAn 160 recommended. Morphology, physiology,
and principles of pathogenicity of selected fungal agents of human and animal
disease. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Micro 150)
181. Bacteriology of Human Disease (5)
Prerequisite: Micro 140; PhyAn 160 recommended. Bacterial, etiological agents
of human disease. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Micro 118)
185. Virology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140; PhyAn 160 recommended. Inquiries into the unique
nature of viruses; methods of analysis, structure, and replication. Virus-host
interactions are described from bacterial, plant, and animal virus groups.
Considerable emphasis is placed on diagnosis of viruses infecting humans
including epidemiology and viropathology. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
(See also Bot 142; Ecol 162; Genet 171; PhyAn 160; Zool 147, 148
.)
Physiology/Anatomy/Development (PhyAn)
33. Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
Three units allowed for students with prior credit in human anatomy; 2 units
allowed for students with prior credit in human physiology. An integrated
study of the structure and function of the human body. (4 lecture, 3 lab
hours) (Formerly Phy 33)
64. Functional Human Anatomy (3)
Not open to students with credit in PhyAn 33. Primarily for students in
the health related and biological professions. The life continuum from conception
to death. A systems approach to the gross and microscopic structures of
the human body. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Phy 64)
65. Human Physiology (5)
Not open to students with credit in PhyAn 33. College chemistry and human
anatomy recommended. Homeostasis in the human body; how organ systems function
to maintain life; dynamic and adaptive systems at the molecular, cellular,
and organ level. (4 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Phy 65)
130. Neuroanatomy (4)
Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology. Macroscopic and microscopic study
of the structure and functional relationships of the mammalian nervous system.
(3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Phy 155)
133. Histology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Identification and study of vertebrate cells,
tissues, and organs. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly Zool 157)
135. Vertebrate Embryology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Morphogenesis of vertebrates from gamete formation
through organogenesis, including physiological and experimental aspects
of development. Laboratory emphasis on frog, chick, and pig. (2 lecture,
6 lab hours) (Formerly Zool 160)
140. Neurophysiology (3)
Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology. Function of the nervous and muscular
systems with emphasis on molecular mechanisms. (Formerly Phy 160)
141. Insect Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 120. Principles of physiology as applied to insects;
functions of insect body, tissues, and organs. (2 lecture, 3 lab or demonstration
hours) (Formerly Ent 110)
151. Comparative Animal Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B. Evolution of physiological systems; functional
adaptations to different environments; physiological principles as applied
to animals. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Phy 140)
158. Biological Membranes: Structure and Function (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B or a biochemistry course. A study of the myriad
of functions membranes perform with an emphasis on transport. General structural
properties of membranes, including fluidity and asymmetry, and modification
of structural building blocks which lead to membrane diversity. (Formerly
Biol 238)
160. Immunology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 140A; BioSc 140B or Micro 140. Innate and acquired
immunity, including both cell-mediated and humoral phenomena; illustration
of principles and technique development in the laboratory. (2 lecture, 6
lab hours) (Formerly Micro 117)
162. Hematology (3)
Prerequisite: PhyAn 65; PhyAn 160 recommended. Development, structure, identification,
and quantification of cellular blood elements; qualitative and quantitative
considerations of hemoglobin, coagulation, and immuno-hematology. Procedural
proficiency emphasized in the laboratory. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly
Zool 158)
164. Integrative Human Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B. Primarily for students in biology and the health
professions. A functional approach to the integration of organs and organ
systems.
165. Endocrinology (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 140A-B. A systems approach to the study of hormone synthesis,
secretion, function as intercellular signals, and their role in both controlling
and integrating normal physiological processes. (Formerly Biol 185T section)
172. Pathophysiology (3)
Prerequisite: PhyAn 33 or 65 or 164. An application of anatomic and physiologic
principles in the study of those disturbances that underlie the etiology
and pathogenesis of human diseases. (Formerly Biol 185T section)
(See also Bot 130, 133, 137; Genet 172; Micro 161 .)
Zoology (Zool)
10. Animal Biology (3)
Not open to students with credit in BioSc 1B. Structural and functional
comparison of animals; principles and human implications of inheritance,
evolution, and ecology; physiology as applied to man. General Education
BREADTH, Division 2. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
120. General Entomology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Anatomy, physiology, life history, and classification
of insects and other arthropods. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)* (Formerly Ent 101)
122. Economic Entomology (3)
(See Pl Pr 103.) (Formerly Ent
106)
132. Comparative Vertebrate Morphology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Comparative structure of vertebrate organ systems;
laboratory study of representative vertebrates. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
(Formerly Zool 103)
141. Invertebrate Zoology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Systematics, general ecology, and phylogeny
of free living invertebrates (excluding insects), and including field studies
of marine intertidal habitats. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)* (Formerly Zool 114)
147. Medical Parasitology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and identification
of the parasites of man. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Formerly Zool 107)
148. Parasitology (4)
Prerequisites: BioSc 1A, 1B; general chemistry. A study of the general biology
of symbiotic organisms of animal hosts including man. Lecture topics include
life histories, epidemiology, infection and disease processes, physiology,
and treatment. Laboratory exercises include a study of biological processes
as well as parasite identification and diagnosis. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
(Formerly Zool 108)
150. Natural History of Vertebrates (4)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. Systematics, distribution, morphology, behavior,
and ecology of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Fieldwork
includes capture and sampling techniques, species identification and habitat
analysis, and may require weekend field trips to coastal, desert, and mountain
environments. (3 lecture, 3 lab or hours)* (Formerly
Zool 113)
152. Animal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130; one additional course in ecology or natural history
recommended. Principles of ethology with emphasis on mechanisms of behavior.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)* (Formerly Zool 130)
171. Ichthyology (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. Ecology, evolution, and diversity of the fish of
the world with emphasis on California fish, freshwater and marine. (2 lecture,
3 lab or field hours)* (Formerly Zool 140)
174. Biology of Reptiles and Birds (4)
Not open to students with credit in Zool 137 or Zool 172. Prerequisite:
BioSc 130. Ecology, ethology, and evolution of the reptiles and birds of
the world. Encompasses the traditional areas of herpetology and ornithology.
(3 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)* (Formerly
Zool 137; Zool 165; Zool 172)
177. Mammalogy (3)
Prerequisite: BioSc 130. Ecology, evolution, and diversity of the mammals
of the world. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
(Formerly Zool 135)
(See also Ecol 171, 172; Micro 171; and PhyAn courses .)
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Biology (Biol)
204. Biology of Speciation (2)
Prerequisites: BioSc 140A-B and 180. Evolution of the species as a unit
of biological organization.
206. Biological Systematics (2)
Prerequisite: at least one upper-division or graduate course having a phylogenetic
component. Classification, nomenclature, and taxonomic theory as applied
to living organisms, their evolution, and phylogeny.
207. Radiotracer Methodology in the Natural
Sciences (3)
(Same as Chem 207 and Phys 207.) Prerequisite: graduate standing; two semesters
undergraduate physics recommended. For students in biology, chemistry, physics,
or other areas using radioisotopes. Covers radiation detection, radiation
safety, gamma ray spectroscopy, liquid scintillation, radioimmunoassay,
and biological applications in living systems. Team taught. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
208. Biological Field Studies (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Integrated studies or specialized
topics, including botanical, environmental, microbiological, or zoological
field studies.* Approved for SP
grading.
210. Parasitic Protozoa (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 148. A systematic survey of parasitic protozoa. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
212. Helminthology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 148. A systematic survey of parasitic helminths. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
240. Systems Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: BioSc 130, Math 70. Quantitative approach to the analysis
of whole ecosystems including data acquisition and statistical treatment,
conceptual and mathematical ecosystem model ing, and computer simulations
in FORTRAN or BASIC. No programming experience needed. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
241A-B. Molecular Biology I-II (3-3)
(Same as Chem 241A-B.) Prerequisites: BioSc 140A-B, Chem 150 or 155, and
permission of instructor. Biol/Chem 241A is prerequisite for Biol/Chem 241B.
Current topics in molecular biology, including protein and nucleic acid
structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, prokaryotic and
eukaryotic regulation, mechanisms of exchange of genetic material, and recombinant
DNA technology.
242. Techniques in Protein Purification and Analysis (3)
(Same as Chem 242.) Corequisite: Biol/Chem 241A. Deals with the technologies
relevant to protein isolation, purification, analysis, immobilization, and
modification in micro and macro quantities. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
243. Nucleic Acid Technology Lab (3)
(Same as Chem 243.) Prerequisites: Biol/Chem 241A and 242. Corequisite:
Biol/Chem 241B. A lecture/laboratory course focusing on the technologies
used in nucleic acid chemistry, specifically synthesis, translation, mutagenesis,
and genetic engineering. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
244. Cell Culture and Hybridoma (3)
(Same as Chem 244.) Prerequisite: Micro 185 or PhyAn 160. The theory and
practice of in vitro propagation of eukaryotic cells, including growth characteristics,
metabolic requirements, and genetic analysis. Cloning, fusion, and generation
of monoclonal antibody (hybridoma) are presented relative to cultured cell
biology and application to biotechnology. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
248. Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (1-2; max total 4)
(Same as Chem 248.) Prerequisite: admission into the Biotechnology Certificate
Program. Reviews and reports on current literature in various aspects of
biotechnology and molecular biology.
250. Scientific Research Reporting (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Techniques of scientific photography
and writing, illustrating emphasized. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
255T. Topics in Botany (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
260T. Topics in Biology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
265T. Topics in Physiology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
270T. Topics in Zoology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
274. Biometry (3)
Prerequisite: one statistics class, preferably Math 101. Application of
statistical techniques to biological problems with emphasis on sampling,
analysis of variance, experimental design, and regression techniques. Emphasis
on analysis of real biological data and interpretation of results.
275. Biogeography (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar in descriptive and ecological
geography of animal and plant groups.
281T. Seminar in Biological Science (1-2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Reviews and reports on current literature
in the various phases of biology.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
295. Research (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent research by the advanced
graduate student.
299. Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submis sion of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved
for SP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Biology (Biol)
302T. Topics in Biology (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Relation of
man to his surroundings; review of concepts, cell, physics and chemistry
of life, energetics, inheritance, evolution.
COURSES
Note: The following courses are offered at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
M Sci 103 and 104 are usually recommended for first semesters of full-time
students.
The Biology Department will accept only the following Moss Landing Marine
Laboratories courses for major credit as indicated. Botany: M Sci 131, 144.
Zoology: M Sci 112, 113, 122, 124, 125. Biology elective: M Sci 103, 104.
Marine Sciences (M Sci)
103. Marine Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: ecology and statistics (or concurrent registration in M Sci
104) or permission of instructor. A field-oriented introduction to the interrelationships
between marine and estuarine organisms and their environment with emphasis
on quantitative data collection and analysis. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field
hours)
104. Quantitative Marine Science (4)
Prerequisite: college mathematics. The mathematical methods for analysis
of biological, chemical, and physical data from the marine environment;
experimental design, parametric and nonparametric statistics. (3 lecture,
3 lab or field hours)
105. Marine Science Diving (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division science major; thorough physical examination;
ability to pass swimming test. Skin and SCUBA diving course; pool-training
culminates in 10 ocean dives. Topics include diving physics, physiology,
diving environments, night diving, and research diving. Successful completion
gives NAUI and MLML certification. (1 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
110. Introduction to Marine Behavior (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 103 or permission of instructor. Basic theoretical concepts
of animal behavior, stressing the causation, development, and evolution
of behavior. Emphasis is on the marine environment. (3 lecture and 3 lab
hours)
112. Marine Birds and Mammals (4)
Prerequisite: upper-division vertebrate zoology; M Sci 103 recommended.
Systematics, morphology, ecology, and general biology of marine birds and
mammals. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
113. Marine Ichthyology (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology or equivalent. Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology
of marine fishes. Both field and laboratory work concentrate on the structure,
function, and habits of marine fishes and the ecological interactions of
these fishes with their biotic and abiotic surroundings. (2 lecture, 6 lab
or field hours)
122. Marine Invertebrate Embryology (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 124, cell biology or biochemistry strongly recommended
or permission of instructor. Survey of principles of developmental biology,
concentrating on experimental evidence obtained using invertebrate material.
Laboratory observations cover the embryology of lower invertebrates, molluscs,
crustacea, enchinoderms, and protochordates. (2 lec ture, 6 lab or field
hours)
124. Marine Invertebrate Zoology I (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology or permission of instructor; M Sci 103 recommended.
A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics, evolution,
and life histories of the major phyla. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
125. Marine Invertebrate Zoology II (3)
Prerequisite: college zoology or permission of instructor; M Sci 103 and
M Sci 124 recommended. A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics,
evolution, and life histories of the minor phyla. (1 lecture, 6 lab or field
hours)
131. Marine Botany (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 103 recommended. Introduction to the plants of the sea,
marshes, and dunes, with emphasis on the morphology, taxonomy, and natural
history of seaweeds and vascular plants. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
141. Geological Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 142 or 143 or concurrently. Structures, physiography,
and sediments of the sea bottom and shoreline. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field
hours)
142. Physical Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: college algebra; college physics recommended. An introduction
to the nature and causes of various oceanic motions including currents,
waves, tides and mixing, and the physical properties of seawater including
transmission of sound and light; does not require calculus. (3 lecture,
3 lab or field hours)
143. Chemical Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: one year of college chemistry. An introduction to the theoretical
and practical aspects of the chemistry of the oceans, including major salts,
dissolved gases, nutrient ions, carbonate system, transient tracers, and
shipboard sampling techniques. (2 lecture, 6 lab and field hours)
144. Biological Oceanography (4)
Prerequisites: general biology and general chemistry. The ocean as an ecological
system. Emphasis is on the complexity of organismal-environmental interaction
of the plankton, the transfer of organic matter between trophic levels and
nutrient cycles. Laboratory includes methods in sampling, ship board techniques,
identification of plankton, and current analytical techniques. (2 lecture,
6 lab or field hours)
161. Marine Fisheries (4)
Prerequisite: college mathematics, M Sci 104, or permission of instructor;
M Sci 103 recommended. An introduction to fishery biology, including the
concepts of stock, recruitment, and yield; emphasizing the parameters abundance,
age, growth, and mortality; discussion of hydrography and fishery ecology,
management problems, world fisheries and mariculture; and collection and
analysis of fishery data. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
173T. Topics in Marine Biology (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The study of a selected area in
marine biology (morphology, physiology, ecology, etc.). Subjects will vary
depending on student demand and availability of instructors. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
174T. Topics in Oceanography (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The study of selected areas in oceanography;
subject varies depending on student demand and availability of instructors.
(Lecture and/or laboratory)
175T. Topics in Marine Science (1-4)
The study of a selected area in the marine sciences. The subjects vary depending
on student demand and availability of instructors. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
177. Microscopic Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: one semester college physics and permission of instructor.
Princi ples and techniques of light and electron microscopy; consideration
of brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, and interference contrast light
microscopy; episcopic and diascopic illumination systems; photomicrography;
preparation of materials for and operation of the scanning electron microscope.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
180. Independent Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Faculty directed study of selected
problems; open to under graduate students with adequate preparation. Approved
for SP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Marine Sciences (M Sci)
202. Marine Instrumental Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 142, 143. Theory and use of advanced instrumentation;
advanced field and laboratory techniques for the interpretation of data
collected in marine science research. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
204. Sampling and Experimental Design (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 103, 104. Basic design of experiments and field sampling,
including random sampling, systemic sampling, subsampling, survey techniques,
and design of single and multifactor experiments using randomized and block
experimental designs. (Formerly M Sci 285T section)
211. Ecology of Marine Birds and Mammals (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 103, 104, 112. Community approach to the ecology of
marine birds and mammals using experimental and sampling methodology. Examines
the distribution, abundance, trophic ecology, and behavior of birds and
mammals in Elkhorn Slough and Monterey Bay. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
212T. Advanced Topics in Marine Vertebrates (1-4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 112 or 113 and permission of instructor. Advanced considerations
of the ecology, physiology, and phylogeny of fishes, birds, or mammals;
emphasizing current literature and research. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
221T. Advanced Topics in Marine Invertebrates (1-4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 124 and permission of instructor. Advanced considerations
of the ecology, physiology, and phylogeny of the various invertebrate phyla
emphasizing current literature and research. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
222. Biology of the Mollusca (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 124 and permission of instructor. Systematics, functional
morphology, ecology, and physiology of mollusca with emphasis on marine
forms. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
231. Biology of Seaweeds (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 131 or permission of instructor. Lectures-discussions
on marine macroalgal biology with extensive reading of original literature.
Ecologically oriented individual research projects involving laboratory
culture and field experimentation. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
233T. Advanced Topics in Marine Ecology (1-4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 103 and permission of instructor. Selected topics and
current issues in marine ecology; subjects vary depending on student demand
and availability of instructors. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
234. Advanced Biological Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 144 or permission of instructor. Experimental techniques
in biological oceanography with emphasis on problems important in plankton
ecology. Lectures, labs, and discussions of current research problems. An
individual research project involving analytical tools will be required.
(2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
242. Plate Tectonics (3)
Prerequisite: M Sci 141 or permission of instructor. Historical background,
modern theory, and geophysical evidence of continental drift; sea-floor
spreading and plate tectonics; examinations of the impact of the recent
revolution in historical geology.
244. Paleoceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 141 or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary studies
of the provenance, biologic, and geologic composition of marine sediments
and of the organisms contributing to their formation; sedimentary processes
affecting these sediments. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
245. Deep Sea Sedimentation (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 141 or permission of instructor. Study of the types
of marine sediment found in the deepest parts of all oceans; the sedimentary
processes responsible for the deposition, preservation, and redeposition
of these sediments. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
251. Marine Geochemistry (4)
Prerequisite: quantitative analysis, year of calculus, or permission of
instructor. Geochemical processes in the oceans; thermodynamics of low temperature
aqueous reactions, weathering, oxidation-reduction and biologically mediated
reactions, processes occurring at the sea floor and air-sea interface. (2
lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
261. Ocean Circulation and Mixing (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 142; college physics strongly recommended. Mathematical
description of the distribution of properties (e.g., density, dissolved
oxygen) in the oceans relating to physical and biochemical processes; theory
of distribution of variables, geostrophic method. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
262. Satellite Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 142, 144, or permission of instructor; M Sci 263 and
computer literacy recommended. Physical principles of remote sensing of
earth's oceans, including satellite systems, oceanographic applications
of satellite imagery, and image processing methods. Labs involved use PC
and Unix workstation image processing. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly
M Sci 274T section)
263. Application of Computers in Oceanography (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 104, college math, permission of instructor. Lecture,
discussion, practical experience with a multi-user computer for marine science
applications: use of existing programs and subroutine libraries; computer
communications; scientific programming for data I/O and analysis. Semester
project required. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Formerly M Sci 274T section)
271. Population Biology (3)
Prerequisites: M Sci 103 and 104 or permission of instructor. Principles
of the interaction among marine organisms which result in the alternation
of population structures, techniques for assessment, and management of animal
populations. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
272. Subtidal Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: MLML diver certification and marine ecology; knowledge of
marine algae, invertebrates, and statistics recommended. The ecology of
nearshore rocky subtidal populations and communities with emphasis on kelp
forests; lectures and discussions of original literature; fieldwork with
SCUBA including group projects on underwater research techniques and community
analysis, and individual research on ecological questions chosen by student.
(2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
274T. Advanced Topics in Oceanography (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The study of a selected area in
oceanography. Subjects vary depending on student demand and availability
of instructors. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
280W. Scientific Writing (2)
Prerequisites: graduate standing, permission of instructor. Techniques and
strategies of scientific writing used for proposals, journal submissions,
and abstracts of meetings. Students will develop their writing skills by
preparing, editing and rewriting manuscripts. (Formerly M Sci 287T section)
285T. Seminar in Marine Biology (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
286T. Seminar in Marine Geology (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
287T. Seminar in Oceanography (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
295. Research in the Marine Sciences (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent investigations of an
advanced character for the graduate student with adequate preparation. (3
conference, lab, and field hours per unit)
299. Thesis (1-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved
for SP grading.
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*Late afternoon, Saturday and/or overnight field trips may be required.
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