Biology Freshman Information

This page includes information regarding specific course offerings and substitutions that affect degree requirements.

For these courses to apply as electives for ANY Biology or Micro B.S. Emphasis, or to request any other changes to degree requirements, you must see a Biology Advisor and complete appropriate paperwork.

Multiple sections of Biol 596 will be offered AY 07-08. For these courses to apply as electives for ANY Biology or Micro B.S. Emphasis, you must see a Biology Advisor and complete appropriate paperwork. Note the Prequisites for the Biol 596 courses: Do not violate them. Fall 2007: General Parasitology   (3u Lecture/lab) - Comprehensive study of parasites of medical and veterinary importance with special reference to those of humans. Practical training in identification of common human and animal parasites. Parasitological examination of local wildlife, and collection and preservation of parasites. *Prerequisites: Biology 201B. Strongly recommended: Completion of six upper division units in the major. Satisfies Organismal Biology course requirement. Animal Behavior   (3u Lecture) - Biological bases of animal behavior with emphasis on the ethological approach, including the evolution and adaptive significance of behavior. *Prerequisites: Biology 215 or Psychology 270 & 271; plus Biology 201A & 201B, or Psychology 211 & 260. Marine Larval Ecology 1  (4u Lecture/lab) - Biology and ecology of marine invertebrate larvae, including their biodiversity, larval culture techniques, ecological consequences of environmental variability (especially food variability) during larval development. Designing research proposals will be emphasized. *Prerequisites: Biol 201B, Biol 215. Satisfies Organismal Biology course requirement. Molecular Evololution & Lab (4u Lecture/lab) - Same as Biology 510 Molecular Evolution (lecture) with one unit lab required. *Prerequisites: Biology 352 AND Biology 366 OR Graduate Standing. Satisfies Biology laboratory course requirement. Spring 2008: Marine Larval Ecology 2   (4u Lecture/lab) - See Marine Larval Ecology 1 above. *Prerequisites: Completion of Marine Larval Ecology 1. Soil Science (4u Lecture/lab) - Biological, chemical and physical properties of soils, with special emphasis on soils as a medium for plant growth and as a habitat for diverse biological communities. Other key topics include plant-microbe interactions and soil conservation issues. *Prerequisites: Upper divison or graduate standing in a biological science, and completion of Biol 201A, 201B, 354. Systematics and Biodiversity (2u Lecture/1u activity) - History, philosophy, and practical aspects of systematic biology, emphasizing the pervasive role of phylogenetic data in evolutionary biology and other fields, the phylogenetic structure of all lifeforms, and geographic patterns of diversity, endemicity and imperilment. *Prerequisites: Biol 201A, 201B, 352. Terrestrial Ecosystems and Climate Change (3u Lecture) - Principles of ecosystem ecology, examining factors that control fluxes and stocks of elements (carbon, water and nutrients) within terrestrial ecosystems. Examples of ecosystem response and feedbacks to climatechange will be given using Californian ecosystems whereas possible. *Prerequisites: Biol 201A, 201B, 354. Classics of Biology (2u Lecture) - Classics by Darwin, Dawkins, Lovelock, and Steinbeck will be read and discussed from the biologist's point-of-view. This historical approach will be used to understand the central tenets of modern biology, evolution, natural history, and earth systems science. *Prerequisites: Open to graduate students and undergraduates admitted to the Biology or Microbiology major, or with instructor permission.

Microbiology degree Adjustments for AY 07-08 For these courses to apply as described below, you must see a Biology Advisor and complete appropriate paperwork. Advanced Microbiology Requirement For Microbiology students needing Biology 521 (2u lecture)     ... Enroll in the alternative course Biology 584 Medical Microbiology (3u lecture). For Microbiology students needing Biology 521L (3u lab)     ... Enroll in the Chem. 467L BCMB Lab II (2u lab) taught by Dr. Rohwer.        Note the prereq/coreq is Biol 467 BCMB III (4u lecture) Biology 596 Microbial Ecology   (3u Lecture/lab)    ... This couse will satisfy both Biol 521 and 521L requirements toward the       Microbiology B.S. and B.A. Biology 124 Hematology (from Sac State Univ) will be accepted as an elective for the Microbiology majors only. It is strongly recommended for students aspiring to become Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Chem 251 Analytical Chem is required for students wanting to be Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

The AY 07-08 Biol 596 courses apply as specific electives for the following Biology B.S. emphases: For these courses to apply as described below, you must see a Biology Advisor and complete appropriate paperwork. General Parasitology (3u Lecture/lab) - CMB, Zoology/Invertebrate Group, Evolution & Systematics/Animal Group Marine Larval Ecology 1 and 2 (4u Lecture/lab) - Ecology, Marine Biology Animal Behavior (3u Lecture) - Ecology, Zoology/General zoology group Soil Science (4u Lecture/lab)- Ecology Molecular Evolution & Lab (4u Lecture/lab), Systematics and Biodiversity (3u lecture) - Evolution & Systematics To request any other substitutions, you must see Biology Advisors.

Note: The statements found on the Biology Advising Web Pages are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, authoritative information can only be found in official University Publications.

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